Sales Updates, Dividends, Appointments, and Expansions - Research Report on JCPenney, Family Dollar, Vipshop, Nordstrom, and Harris Teeter

NEW YORK, December 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP), Family Dollar Stores Inc. (NYSE: FDO), Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN), and Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. (NYSE: HTSI). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Research Report

On December 3, 2013, J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCPenney) released its preliminary performance update for the month of November 2013 (period ended November 30, 2013). JCPenney reported that its comparable store sales increased by 10.1% YoY. The Company stated that its e-commerce sales through jcp.com continued to be strong, running well ahead of last year, consistent with last month's trend. Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, CEO of JCPenney, stated, "We are pleased with our performance over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, particularly in light of the continued spending pressures on consumers. The combination of our great merchandise and compelling promotions put us in a position to succeed in a highly competitive environment, and our teams executed very well." Ullman continued, "The traffic and conversion we saw both in stores and online this weekend was exciting for everyone across our organization. We know the environment will remain as competitive as ever, and we are all working to maintain our momentum through the Holiday season." The Full Research Report on J.C. Penney Company, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/500f_JCP

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Family Dollar Stores Inc. Research Report

On December 2, 2013, Family Dollar Stores Inc. (Family Dollar) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per common share. Family Dollar reported that the dividend is payable on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2013. The Full Research Report on Family Dollar Stores Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/eddb_FDO

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Vipshop Holdings Limited Research Report

On December 2, 2013, Vipshop Holdings Limited (Vipshop) announced the appointment of Ms. Lily Fan as Vice President of Human Resources, effective December 2, 2013. Eric Shen, Chairman and CEO of Vipshop, commented, "Lily's extensive experience in human resource strategy and talent management at other Chinese internet and technology companies will help us attract, retain and develop top talent. As we aim to further deepen and strengthen our team at all levels, we believe Lily's skill set can help ensure our continued growth momentum as we increasingly rely upon our superior talent to execute our Company's growth strategy." The Full Research Report on Vipshop Holdings Limited - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2120_VIPS

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Nordstrom Inc. Research Report

On December 3, 2013, Nordstrom Inc. (Nordstrom) announced that it intends to expand its Los Angeles-area presence with the addition of a Nordstrom Rack at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, California. According to Nordstrom, the 40,000-square-foot, two-story store is expected to open in fall 2015. Geevy Thomas, President of Nordstrom Rack, said, "Our new Rack store at Janss Marketplace will be right down the street from our full-line store at The Oaks and can offer an additional way to shop for the brands our customers love at great prices." Thomas continued, "We are fortunate to have many customers who have been loyal to us at our Oxnard and Topanga Rack stores and hope this new location can provide a closer option for those in the Thousand Oaks community." The Full Research Report on Nordstrom Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/7e7a_JWN

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Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. Research Report

On November 21, 2013, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. (Harris Teeter) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. Harris Teeter reported that the dividend is payable on January 1, 2014, to shareholders of record as on December 13, 2013. The Full Research Report on Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/48d5_HTSI

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